xam player0.0.1 Alpha

Enjoying all of your favorite songs and movies offline requires a dedicated player which is able to process the target format. There is an abundance of dedicated tools over the web, and even Windows comes with a default feature in this regard. However, simple alternatives like xam player might be what you’re looking for.

Simple visuals quickly get you up and running

Setup is over before you realize, letting you quickly take the application for a spin. Although it comes as a default feature in modern Windows iterations, it’s best to check whether or not .NET Framework is already there, because it’s a mandatory requirement for functionality.As far as the visual design is concerned, the application stores all of its features in a compact, classic window frame which poses no accommodation problems. The set of playback controls is slim, with intuitive buttons and sliders to peek through content or adjust volume.

Shallow set of features and controls

The application is able to process both audio and video files, and loading them is an operation possible through drag and drop. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in playlist editor, so you need to work with one item at a time. Closing the program discards all changes, so a new file needs to be opened every time you run the application.There are some hotkey commands for basic playback controls, but these only work if the application is in focus. Video playback can also be done in a fullscreen view, which is the optimal mode since the main window can’t be resized, and doesn’t automatically fit the video to its borders.

To sum it up

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that xam player comes with good intentions, but isn’t really prepared to deliver a set of features to comfort you on the long run. You’re able to enjoy both audio and video files, but with no playlist manager, item selection, especially for songs, easily becomes frustrating.